‘Hanging a lesson’

KUWAIT CITY, June 20: Legal experts and psychologists believe the execution of the socalled Hawally monster on Tuesday will greatly contribute to efforts to limit, if not eliminate, rape cases; especially the children, but some are not in favor of death penalty.

Attorney Mihanna Al- Otaibi pointed out the death penalty is the best way to deter anyone who might be toying with the idea of committing crimes, particularly those who target children.

He said this is a good national security measure since it indicates that Kuwait is strict in the application of laws and it does not tolerate criminal acts.

On the other hand, Psychology Professor Kuwait University Dr Khoudar Al-Baroon explained the situation is very difficult for a person on the verge of execution, because it may take some time before he dies.